Wolves, bears and lynx have rebounded in the radioactive landscape, along with a rare breed of horses native to Mongolia. Scientists say it shows nature’s ability to recover when human activity is removed.

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[–] 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Reminds me of the 38th parallel in between North/South Korea. There has been a resurgence of rare wildlife there because no humans fuck with it.

Edit: here is an article about it

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/21/north-south-korea-war-demilitarised-zone-dmz-ecology-endangered-wildlife-aoe

"The landmines are doing more for conservation than anyone..." Kim Seung-ho

Pictured: the threatened asianic black bear.

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